Annual Philanthropic Year
What is the Philanthropic Year?
Each year, RS offers an annual series of events and programs designed to help support our congregation. This year, Broad Perspectives forms the foundation of this programming.
What is a Patron?
Patrons actively support the philanthropic year by making a gift to RS at one of our Patron gift contribution levels. All of our patrons receive year-long access to Broad Perspectives events, with the opportunity to attend receptions preceding each event. In addition, with permission, each of our patrons are recognized for their generous contributions in print and digital Broad Perspectives publications.
How do I learn more?
For more information on becoming a patron, contact Noah Levine, Philanthropy Manager at 267-930-7291 or nlevine@rodephshalom.org.
This Year: “Broad Perspectives”
This new Philadelphia Jewish speakers series, developed in partnership with the Feinstein Center for American Jewish History at Temple University, hosts multiple conversations at RS with intellectuals, writers, experts, and activists, as well as cultural programs. With this series, our leg of Broad Street will be known for meaningful ideas and “Broad Perspectives” that inspire our spiritual life paths.
Event Highlights
Saturday, September 9, 2023: Michael Solomonov and Adeena Sussman: Exploring the Foods of Her Shabbat & Holiday Table
Michael Solomonov, renowned chef, and Adeena Sussman, New York Times bestselling author, returned in-person to Rodeph Shalom for a conversation about Sussman’s new cookbook, Shabbat: Recipes and Rituals from My Table to Yours. This moment to connect with our own food and family inspired memories came just before our Selichot observance – an introspective service when we change the Torah covers to the traditional white as we prepare for the High Holy Days.
Thursday, April 4, 2024: “The College Campus & Free Speech” with Dr. Sigal Ben-Porath; Moderated by Dr. Lila Corwin Berman
Joined by Dr. Lila Corwin Berman, Director of the Feinstein Center for American Jewish History at Temple University, Dr. Sigal Ben-Porath, author of Cancel Wars, came to RS to discuss a very timely topic – free speech on the college campus. With reports of antisemitism and Islamophobia on the rise, we struggled with the questions – how did the present moment and state of our world challenge or affirm Dr. Ben-Porath’s vision? And how can universities better equip themselves, their students, their faculty, and the public to appreciate free expression in an embattled world?
Hakarat Hatov – Gratitude
Thank you to our members and friends for your commitment to making our philanthropic year successful – with your generous participation.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg: $5,000
Henry B. Bernstein
Annabelle Jellinek
Ann White & Jeffrey Ettinger
Golda Meir: $2,500
Dona & David Behrend
Jonathan Broder & Joy Bernstein
Andrea Kramer & Lee Rosengard (z”l)
Dena Herrin & alfredo Mauri
Beth & Stan Lashner
Rabbi Jill Maderer & Len Lipkin
J.W. Gregg Meister & Gail ‘Malka’ Meister (z”l)
Ellen Simon
Fred Strober & Beth Ann Robinson
Albert Einstein: $1,250
Anonymous
Horace Barsh & Carol Blank Barsh
Susan Behr
Lloyd & Merrill Brotman
Marilyn Cohen
Deborah Davies & Marc Lowenstein
Cheryl Dougherty
Karen & Fred Edelstein
Chip Ellis & Henry Patterson
Rabbi Eli & Laurel Freedman
Rabbi Alan & Carol Fuchs
Paula Fuchsberg
Adele Greenspun
Michael Hauptman & Erika Flory
Cantor Brad & Vicki Hyman
Jennifer James
Jeffrey & Joan Katz
Susan & Leonard Klehr
Mark Kogan & Ellen Kraftsow-Kogan
Rabbi Bill & Emily Kuhn
Laurel & Brent Landau
Dr. Fran Martin
Adelle Rubin
Bobbe & Dick Schmeltzer
Stuart Schmidt & Marsha Weinraub
First Time Patron: $750
Daniel Berger
Ady Djerassi & Robert Golub
Benjamin Hover
Dr. Paula A Sitelman
Event Patron: $350
Saturday, September 9, 2023 – Michael Solomonov and Adeena Sussman:
Exploring the Foods of Her Shabbat & Holiday Table
Michael & Helene Freidman
Marc Oppenheimer
Thomas & Carol Perloff
Randy Jill Schwartz & Jay Finestone
Lisa and Judy Washington
Wednesday, January 4 – Congressman Jamie Raskin:
The Constitution & Gun Violence: Does the Second Amendment Prevent Us from Passing the Gun Safety Laws We Need?
Richard Berkman & Toni Seidl
Bob & Betsy Fiebach
Ruth Fine
Leonard Goldberger & Debra Poul
Gwen Stern
Thursday, April 4, 2024:
The College Campus & Free Speech featuring Dr. Sigal Ben-Porath
Bettyruth Walter
Thank you to the Sellers family for their support of this series through the Alfred & Helen O. Sellers Lectureship Fund.
Thank you to the Behrend family for their support of this series through the Behrend Lecture Fund.
Thank you to the Rosenbluth family for their support of this series through the Joseph W. Rosenbluth Fund.
Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors:
Firstrust Bank
Goldsteins’ Funeral Directors
Shoprite of Whiteman Plaza
J.P. Mascarao & Sons
Cairone Construction Company
Devine Bros. Mechanical Contractors
Palmer Masonry Restoration
